Trailer and poster added for upcoming live-action film “Honeko Akabane’s Bodyguards” (literal title) starring Raul and Natsuki Deguchi. Movie is based on manga series “Akabane Honeko no Bodyguard” by Masamitsu Nigatsu and directed by Junichi Ishikawa (“Mixed Doubles“). The movie’s theme song has also been announced, which is “Breakout” by boy band Snow Man. Lead actor Raul is a member of Snow Man as well. The theme song “Breakout” plays during the main trailer. Caption on the poster states “We will protect Honeko Akabane even at the cost of our lives.”
“Honeko Akabane’s Bodyguards” will be released August 2, 2024 in Japan.
Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Arakuni Ibuki (Raul) is a high school student who is far from a model student. He has a childhood friend, Honeko Akabane (Natsuki Deguchi), who attends the same high school as Arakuni Ibuki.
One day, a yakuza boss appears in front of Arakuni Ibuki and tells him that Honeko Akabane is his secret daughter. Due to conflicts within the yakuza, Honeko Akabane’s life is in danger. A bounty of 10 billion yen has been offered to the person who kills her. The yakuza boss asks Arakuni Ibuki to protect his daughter without her knowing. Arakuni Ibuki becomes Honeko Akabane’s bodyguard and struggles to protect her.
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